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Coriander root?

I have been salivating nonstop since reading this recipe for Bangkok Fried Chicken [1]. Seems like something Russo's ought to have, but I can't recall ever having seen whole coriander root there, or anywhere else. Anyone know of a local source?

Sometimes Russo's has bunches of cilantro (coriander) with roots, sometimes they're clipped off. Asian markets might have them with roots more often. There isn't much of a root, just a couple of inches.

I googled coriander root and found some good info, including a conversation on the LA Chowhound site. Look for cilantro/coriander (same thing) with the root attached.

I'm thinking that the Asian grocery store on Western Ave near Mittaheap in Lynn might have coriander/cilantro with the root attached. I think it's called Paylin Lynn Market (there are two markets almost side by side, there, and I tend to forget which is which). The one I'm thinking of a small place, but the larger of the two, and they have lots of fresh herbs and veggies (other stuff, too).